Sprinkles make everything more fun—there’s just something about those bright, colorful little dots that instantly boost my mood. I love adding sprinkles to my desserts, but honestly… who says sprinkles are only for dessert? Let’s have sprinkles for breakfast too! 🎉

This Birthday Cake Oatmeal is creamy, delicious, and topped with my all-time favorite—granola butter. It’s packed with feel-good ingredients and brings all the fun, festive vibes to your morning bowl. Because breakfast should be anything but boring, right?

Ingredients in birthday cake oatmeal

• Organic Old-Fashioned Oats – I grab mine from Trader Joe’s—they have the perfect chewy texture.
• Banana – Adds natural sweetness and makes the oats extra creamy.
• Almond Milk – My go-to, but any milk works—dairy or non-dairy!
• Chia Seeds – Helps thicken things up and adds a little texture.
• Cinnamon – Brings warm, cozy vibes to every bite.

Toppings

• Sprinkles – Because birthday cake oatmeal needs sprinkles (obviously).
• Granola Butter – My favorite creamy drizzle on top.
• Banana Slices – For a little extra sweetness and texture.

Tips and Tricks on making the perfect oats

Mash the Banana Well – This helps make the oats extra creamy and naturally sweet without needing too much added sweetener.

Don’t Skip the Sprinkles – They’re not just for looks—they melt slightly into the warm oats, adding that funfetti magic!

Granola Butter Drizzle – Highly recommend warming it up for a few seconds so it’s extra drippy and delicious on top.

Customize Your Milk – Almond milk is my fave, but you can use any milk you love—coconut, cashew, oat, or even regular milk all work!

Have Fun with Toppings – Sprinkles and granola butter are the stars, but feel free to add extra banana slices, nut butter, or even a dollop of yogurt.

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Birthday Cake Oatmeal

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Hannah Kling

It doesn’t have to be your birthday to enjoy a little sprinkles here and there. This birthday cake oatmeal will make your mornings that much more enjoyable. This oatmeal bowl is made with wholesome ingredients and will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Servings 1 servings

Ingredients  

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• 1/2 cup organic old fashioned oats
• 1/2 banana (mashed)
• 1.5 cups almond milk (or any other milk/nut milk alternative)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

toppings

• 1/2 banana
• 1 tbsp granola butter (or any other nut butter)
• sprinkles (see above for which kind)

Instructions

• To start, mash 1/2 of the banana in a small sauce pan, add in the oats, almond milk, chia seeds and cinnamon and mix until ingredients are well combined. Heat over medium to low heat
• Then, just let them simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid is absorbed and you have thick and creamy oats.
• Turn off the heat and pour your oats into a bowl, top off with granola butter, the other half of the banana and then sprinkles!
• Enjoy warm!

Notes

• Serve: Birthday Cake Oatmeal is best served warm, topped with sprinkles, banana slices, and a big drizzle of granola butter. It’s perfect for a fun weekend breakfast or whenever you need a little extra color in your morning!
• Store: If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, just reheat with a splash of milk to bring the oats back to life. Top with fresh banana and sprinkles, and you’re good to go!

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